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Chapman University · Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
A BFA in film and television production with two years of general filmmaking study followed by a specialization track (directing, cinematography, editing, sound or production design) and funded thesis films.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA whose major is film and television production, with directing, cinematography, editing, sound and production design tracks.
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmThesis films, with up to $15,000 of school support for thesis projects.
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
Thesis and project spending
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | Creative Supplement with major-specific requirements.Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Priority deadline · First-year (Film and Television Production priority deadline; also Early Action
November 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · First-year (Early Decision II and Regular Decision)
January 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · Transfer
February 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time rate (12-18 credits)From the school's rate table for this level | $34,995 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding not verified
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Dodge Talent Scholarships scholarship
$2,000-$5,000 per year for four years
Eligibility: First-year applicants, based on the Creative Supplement; not available to transfer students
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026Women of Chapman Endowed Student Filmmaker Award production grant
Eligibility: Undergraduate narrative filmmakers, for senior thesis production costs
Source: chapman.edu · verified October 12, 2026Leo Freedman First Cut Fellowship in Film Grant production grant
$500-$3,000
Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate filmmakers, for unusual production-specific thesis expenses
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